Anderson Cooper and his "bright red CNN windbreaker" are in Baton Rogue this morning, cousin FishbowlNY says. The site has a recap of early morning coverage:

"Carol (to Anderson): "How are you keeping safe on the banks of the Mississippi?" Anderson (as if on cue, loses footing and almost wipes out): "Whoa! I was literally sinking there...I was actually sinking there for a second. (beat) You know, it's very safe here."

Anderson puts on a brave face. "You know, the water...it's really not that bad."

Here's the rest of the liveblogging...